UK Athletics has released a statement on the recent and continued racial injustices going on throughout the United States. After the recent killings George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, among countless others, UK Athletics urged the Big Blue Nation to stand against racism and bigotry. “Our student-athletes inspire. They uplift. They lead,” the statement…

For the first time since the details from a three-month investigation leading to his dismissal were announced, former Kentucky Cheerleading head coach Jomo Thompson has released a statement addressing the situation. Thompson released the statement on his Instagram account. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the overwhelming support that I and…

Congratulations are in order for 15 University of Kentucky student athletes who have picked up All-American honors for the 2019-20 indoor track and field season. These 15 student athletes brought home 20 honors, tied for the fifth-most in the NCAA. Eight athletes from the women’s team earned 11 AA honors, and seven student athletes earned…

The University of Kentucky’s most decorated swimmer has added a prestigious honor to her crowded trophy case. Tuesday morning UK swimmer Asia Seidt and LSU men’s basketball member Skylar Mays were named the the 2019-20 Southeastern Conference H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Along with a trophy, this honor comes with a $20,000 post-graduate…

It was a simple workout. One she had done countless times before. It wasn’t even mandatory; it was the final day of the semester. I’ll just go get it in real quick, she thought. Then she could get back to focusing on her last remaining final: an environmental health test just a few hours later.…

Just two days after the NCAA announced that student-athletes who participate in men’s and women’s basketball or football would be allowed to partake in voluntary activities, they extended those rights to all Divison I sports. On Friday afternoon, the NCAA posted a press release stating that “Division I student-athletes in all sports will be permitted…

On Monday morning, the University of Kentucky fired the entire coaching staff of its 24-time champion cheerleading program following a three-month investigation into allegations of hazing, alcohol use, and nudity at off-campus events. The bombshell report left the UK Cheer community reeling, with current and former team members taking to social media to defend the…

This morning, the University of Kentucky announced the dismissal of its cheerleading coaching staff following a three-month investigation into hazing activities, alcohol use, and public nudity by team members at off-campus events. The investigation found that Head Coach Jomo Thompson; Assistant Coaches Ben Head, Spencer Clan and Kelsey LaCroix; and longtime program advisor T. Lynn…

A hazing scandal has changed the way UK cheerleading operates. Once independent, UK cheerleading will now fall under the umbrella of the athletics department. Executive associate AD Sandy Bell has been tasked to lead the national championship winning program into a new era. “These students deserve our support to help them be successful — successful as…

This morning, the University of Kentucky dismissed the entire coaching staff of its championship cheerleading program following a three-month investigation into hazing activities, alcohol use and public nudity during off-campus events. UK released the report of the investigation by the Office of Student Conduct and Office of Institution Equity and Equal Opportunity, which found that…

(h/t Regina Rickert) #21 UK Volleyball won all three of its matches over the weekend, to win the Kentucky Classic for the seventh time in eight years. The Wildcats are now 4-2 on the season. The closest game Kentucky played in the Classic was against VCU, which went into five sets, and Kentucky was…

Former UK left-handed pitcher James Paxton has been called up and will make his MLB debut for the Seattle Mariners on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the organization announced. Paxton played for the Cats from 2007-09 before being taken in the first round of the MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009. He…

(h/t Regina Rickert) #21 UK Volleyball started the Eight-Annual Kentucky Classic today at noon at Memorial Coliseum. The team recently dropped in the polls from #17 after starting the season with losses to Florida State and Illinois. The Cats are 1-2, but are coming out of one of the most prestigious tournaments in Women’s Volleyball this…

(h/t UK Athletics) 2012 Review: The University of Kentucky women’s soccer team made vital strides last season in taking their program to the next level. The team recorded its first-ever NCAA tournament win in eight tries and obtained an impressive winning record (14-8-1). UK head coach Jon Lipsitz guided the team to wins over ranked…

The 2013 University of Kentucky Softball Team had a memorable season with much to build upon for the future. Head Coach Rachel Lawson had her 4th winning season in her six years at UK. Majority of the roster was made up of underclassmen, including eight true freshmen who experienced collegiate softball for the first time ever. With such a young…

(h/t: Regina Rickert) The UK Women’s Volleyball team got their first win tonight after dominating Long Beach State University in three sets. The Cats won 3-0. ———- Here are the stats from the Cats in the game: Set 1: 25-17 16 kills, 4 errors, 28 attacks, and a .429 hit percentage. At one point…

(h/t: Regina Rickert) The UK Women’s Volleyball team fell 3-2 to Illinois last night. On top of the football loss, it made it a hard day to be a Wildcat fan everywhere. The girl’s played a thrilling five-set match, but could not capitalize in the final set. Set 1: 20-25; Illinois, Set 2: 25-19; UK…

(h/t: Regina Rickert) If you didn’t head to Nashville for the big game and you don’t have ESPN News, you should head over to UKAthletics.com to watch Women’s Volleyball at 7:30 . The Women are facing Illinois in their season’s second game in the Mizuno Invitational. Last night the Cats lost a frustrating match to Florida State,…

Despite the fact that one pits 300+ pound men against each other on the gridiron while the other pits men and women who look like they could be eaten by a hungry linebacker against each other on a grassy field, early season cross country meets share one huge commonality with the NFL preseason– it…

(h/t- Regina Rickert) The UK Women’s Volleyball team lost a tough match against the #18 Florida State Seminole’s tonight, 3-0. The Cats fought hard, but could not recover after falling behind early. Earlier in the day, the Seminoles opened their season with a loss to 3-0 to Illinois and took out its revenge on the Cats.…